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NV08 WWM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 122,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2026 122,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2025 120,674 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2025 120,674 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,632 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,991 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 111,990 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 107,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire wearing on inner and outer edges, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,816 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,812 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel H/BRAKE LOW EFFORT (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity SIDE LIGHT FLASHING (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,391 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 75,645 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 75,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 66,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 58,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,571 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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NV08 WWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 WWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV08 WWM registered?

NV08 WWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is NV08 WWM safe to buy?

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